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YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast
Hosted by Maddie, Christina and Elle Ā· EN
Welcome to YA GIRL's KDrama Podcast š¤
Hosted by Maddie, Christina & Elle
šļø Podcasting about K-dramas since 2022
š Gushing over swoony male leads
š Laughing, squealing, hamming it up
š¬ Old & new dramas + throwbacks
š£ļø Chingu Chats (tropes & Korean culture talk)
Different tastes = a K-drama for everyone āØ
Thanks for being hereāweāre so happy you found us! š¤
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Welcome to YA GIRLS: Meet your Hosts!
Jan 200:07:22Tap to summarizeYA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast is hosted by Maddie, Christina, and Elleāthree friends brought together by their shared love of KDramas......Since 2022, weāve been podcasting about everything from brand-new releases to beloved throwback dramas. We laugh, squeal, ham it up, and hype up the showsāwhile also SWOONING over the amazing male leads that grace our TV screens. ....As the Pod Sisters, we each bring different KDrama tastes to the table, which means thereās always something for every kind of viewer!.....Our episodes include reviews of old and new dramas, throwback series where we watch older shows for the first time, and our fan-favorite CHINGU CHATS āa segment created by Maddie and Christina where we talk about Korean-related topics and dive into popular KDrama tropes.....Thank you for finding our podcast. We hope listening brings you as much joy as recording and creating it brings us.ģė Maddie, Christina, and Elle
Transcribe āMIDWAY REVIEW: She Was Pretty
Aug 11, 202501:30:06Tap to summarizeElle and Christina are back again for a midway review of She Was Pretty! So much has happened in the past six episodes!!Hye-Jin and Seong-Joon are really getting to know each other during these episodes, and the girls are SWOONING HARD. They loved the trip trope scenes (is it one of Christinaās favorite trip tropes now?!?!) and absolutely love seeing Seong-Joon fall hard for Hye-Jināwithout even realizing it.Hye-Jinās bestie, Ha-Ri, is really getting on the girlsā nerves because she keeps lying to her. Andā¦ the second male lead? Elle and Christina still find him annoying (only time will tell)!Check out the She Was Pretty "Through Two" episode before tuning into this midway review! :)She Was Pretty came out in 2015 and is a 16-episode drama available on Viki.ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
Transcribe āThrough Two: She Was Pretty
Aug 4, 202501:00:58Tap to summarizeItās time for the next Throwback Drama! Elle and Christina are doing She Was Pretty with Hwang Jung-Eum and Park Seo Joon as the leads!She Was Pretty is a romantic comedy K-drama that tells the story of childhood sweethearts who reunite as adults ā but with a twist. As kids, Kim Hye-Jin (Hwang Jung-Eum) was a confident, sweet girl, and Ji Sung-Joon (Park Seo Joon) was a shy boy who lacked confidence. As adults, Hye-Jin is insecure about her looks, and Sung-Joon has grown into a successful editor. Hye-Jin ends up working under Sung-Joon as her boss, and he doesnāt recognize her.In this Through Two, Elle and Christina go over the first two episodes. They discuss the leads and what they predict will happen as the show goes on. One thingās for sure: they arenāt super thrilled with Park Seo Joonās character and how he treats the female lead (as of right now).She Was Pretty came out in 2015 and is a 16-episode drama available on Viki.ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
Transcribe āThe Clowned Crown Review: Justice for Ha-Sun!
Jul 28, 202501:34:49Tap to summarizeMaddie & Christina are back to give their final thoughts on the second half of The Crowned Clown! Did they love Ha-sun and the Queen? Yes.Did they like the royal secretary? Maddie did, but Christina still couldn't trust him.Did they think there wasn't much focus on Ha-sun and the Queen as the show went on? YES.Could this show have been twelve episodes? Also, yes.The Crowned Clown is a sixteen-episode drama available on Viki.Make sure to check out The Crowned Clownās "Through Two" and "Midway" episodes before tuning into this final review.ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina debrief the K-dramas they watched this year and talk about their favorite drunk scenes!
Jul 21, 202501:20:13Tap to summarizeHappy July Chingu Chat everyone! This segment is a special one on Ya Girlās KDrama Podcast, where Maddie & Christina chat about all things Korean-related (like JK, for example).In this episode, the ladies catch up on life, debrief on shows as itās the halfway point of 2025 now, and dive into some favorite drunk scenes!Grab your coffee, tea, or soju and come laugh with them!ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
Transcribe āKPop Demon Hunters Review: SAJA BOYS BIAS
Jul 16, 202501:31:12Tap to summarizeThe Pod Sisters are here to do a very special episode on Kpop Demon Hunters! The world is going CRAZY about this movie ā and FOR GOOD REASON. They HAD to come talk about it and fangirl over EVERYTHING!....Kpop Demon Hunters is a childrenās film that premiered on Netflix and is currently blowing up. The characters are great, the storyline is strong, THE SOUNDTRACK BANGS, and the way it highlights Korean culture ā both historically and through a K-pop lens ā has been incredible to see.The film centers around a famed K-pop girl group called Hundrix. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey lead a double life as demon hunters, protecting and maintaining a magical barrier named the Honmoon. Drama ensues when a new boy group enters the K-pop world ā a group secretly formed by demons.Throughout the movie, the girls learn more about themselves and come to accept who they truly are. This childrenās movie is action-packed, blending idol culture, music, humor, and heart ā all wrapped up into one.Kpop Demon Hunters is available now on Netflix. Add the soundtrack to your playlist ASAP!ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
Transcribe āThrough Two: Head over Heels
Jul 7, 202501:04:22Tap to summarizeCalling all lovers of subtle-fantasy and Rowoon-lookalike-male leads!!ā¦..Elle and Maddie are here today to talk the first two episodes of Head over Heels, a new fantasy KDrama airing on Amazon Prime. It follows the story of Sung-Ah, a shaman high-school student, who falls in love with a doomed but handsome classmate, Gyeon-woo. She decides that she MUST protect him at all costs and WE LOVE TO SEE IT. ā¦..We hope you love this Through Two and jump on our Discord chat to talk about it week-by-week with our amazing KDrama community! ā¦ā¦Head over Heels is 12 episodes and is airing this summer on Amazon Prime. If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! ā¦..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if thatās your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ā )ā¦.And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow! https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== ā¦ Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
Transcribe āSecond Shot at Love Review: Now we all have a crush on DOYOUNG'S brother
Jul 1, 202502:26:30Tap to summarizeHiiii um who knew Doyoung had such a hot brother??? ā¦.Maddie and Elle are here to chat about Second Shot at Love, a 12 episode KDrama that just finished airing. This show was soooooo up Elleās alley, and the girls loved seeing yet ANOTHER member of 5URPRISE grace their screens as the ML. (Youāre still our fav, Kang Tae-oh, donāt worry.)ā¦.Second Shot at Love is a light-hearted KDrama that touches on some serious topics, mainly alcoholism. It has the fun townie-feel that many love about KDramas, and a heartwarming cast (and secondarily love story that Maddie was obsessed with!!)ā¦.The girls would totally recommend this one as a binge-worthy drama that you can dig into this summer!ā¦.Second Shot of Love is 12 episodes and can be found on Viki.If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! ā¦..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if thatās your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ā ) ā¦ Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
Transcribe āMIDWAY REVIEW: The Crowned Clown
Jun 24, 202501:24:08Tap to summarizeMaddie & Christina are back with a midway review of The Crowned Clown! They debrief episodes three through eight. This Joseon drama continues to surprise them, and they truly donāt know how the story will end.One thingās for sure: they LOVE Ha-Sun and the Queen, they adore Squishy Eunuch Jo (SEJ for short), and theyāre still on the fence about Mr. Secretary.Let the girls know if youāre also watchingāor if youāve already seen the show! Share your thoughts with them.The Crowned Clown premiered in 2019 and is a 16-episode drama available on Viki.ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
Transcribe āThrough Two: Good Boy
Jun 20, 202500:46:44Tap to summarizeElle & Christina are here to talk about the first two episodes of GOOD BOY! This drama centers around former Olympic medalists who have faced injury or scandal. They are recruited into a special police task force and later dubbed the āOlympic Avengers.āThis action-comedy stars Park Bo-gum (When Life Gives You Tangerines, Reply 1988), Kim So-hyun (My Lovely Liar, Love Alarm), and Lee Sang-yi (Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Bloodhounds).Good Boy is a 16-episode drama available on Amazon Prime. New episodes are released every Saturday and Sunday. Let the ladies know what you think of this drama so far!ā¦..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if thatās your thing. ā¦.. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (ā https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrā ) ..... Wanna support YA GIRL? Go and become a Patron! ā www.patreon.com/yagirlmaddiepod?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorā ā¦..Finally, jump on YA GIRLās Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ā ā https://discord.gg/UeZuyftpā
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